Last semester, my friend Riya (name changed) skipped exams for a week. Reason? A creep in her class kept sending “good morning” texts with winky emojis. When she complained, the professor shrugged: “Focus on studies, beta.” Cut to 2024: SPPU’s new “sexual harassment portal” promises to fix this. But Pune’s students are asking: “Portal ya token drama?” Let’s dissect.
1. The Portal Breakdown: From ‘Submit’ to ‘Silence’?
How It Supposedly Works:
- Step 1: Log in, report harassment. No CAPTCHA? Miraculous!
- Step 2: Get a auto-reply: “Your complaint (ID: #69420) is very important to us!”
- Step 3: Wait 6 months. Meanwhile, stalker gets promoted to class rep.
Student Reactions:
- “Ab hum WhatsApp forwards se complaint karenge?” – MBA fresher Arjun.
- *“Portal ka link bhejo, maine principal ko slide karna hai!” – Feisty law student Priya.
2. SPPU’s Track Record: Chai Talks Over Action?
2018 Flashback:
- Anti-Harassment Cell: A dusty room with a “Meeting Postponed” sign since 2019.
- Counseling Sessions: Overbooked, understaffed. “Therapist ka waitlist Tinder matches se zyada hai!”
2024 Jumla?
- Data-Driven? SPPU’s last survey: “98% students feel safe!” (Sample size: 5 chai buddies of the dean).
- Training Programs: “1-hour webinar” on harassment. Clash of Clans players unite!
3. Meme Wars: Pune’s Aunties vs. Activists
Top Memes:
- SPPU Portal Screenshot with “Error 404: Justice Not Found” overlay.
- Shah Rukh Khan from Darr: “*I’m the portal, K-K-K-Kiran!”
- WhatsApp Forward: “Forward this to 10 groups, SPPU will ban your harasser!”
Real Talk from Survivors:
- “Last year, I reported a lecturer. They transferred me to a night college.” – Anonymous BA student.
4. Jugaad Solutions Students Actually Want
Demand 1: Anonymous TikTok Complaints
- “Dance videos > paperwork. Go viral, get justice!” – Gen Z logic.
Demand 2: PMC-Style Morcha Support
- SPPU hires dabbawalas to deliver complaints. “Faster than their IT cell!”
Demand 3: Harassment Shame Wall
- Paste accused photos beside “No Parking” boards. Pune’s public justice.
5. Will It Work? Pune’s Verdict
Optimists:
- “At least they’re trying. Baby steps!” – NGO volunteer Ayesha.
Cynics:
- “Portal’s just for NAAC rankings. Real change? Hah!” – Ex-student council head Rohan.
PMC’s Expert Take:
- “We’ll build a skywalk to the portal office!”
🎤 Would YOU use SPPU’s portal? Comment your jugaad solutions! Best idea wins a FREE ‘Complaint Queen’ tote bag.
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